With sadness, we share that Joel Lefkowitz passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 66.
Lefkowitz was the former president of Hoboken Floors and later was the president Allstate Flooring. He was the 2002 recipient of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Leadership Award.
According to his obituary, Lefkowitz was passionate in his work, love of golf, and traveling to Boca Raton, Florida, where he and his wife, Karen, shared many wonderful memories in their second home.
Services were held on January 21 at Cedar Park Cemetery, Sanctuary of Abraham and Sarah, Mausoleum Building, in Paramus, New Jersey. The family kindly requests donations be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society to support cancer research and those in need. Donate here.
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What a sad time for so many in our industry. Joel was a true leader in our industry. Hard nosed but fair. To be gone at such an early age saddens our time even further.
Condolences to the family.
I was saddened to read the news of Joel’s passing – He lived life to the fullest and was loyal to his friends and business partners. I will miss his engaging laughter and firm handshake, a True Gentleman.
RIP Joel, I am blessed to have so many fond memories of our dealings together.